The Beer In ME

“Pours of Portland” Tours Now Available For Larger Groups

Corporate Tours • Don Littlefield • Private Tours

July 31, 2019

We now own a bus that can hold more than 14 people! Introducing our Pours of Portland private tour options on Saturdays for larger groups that can feature an all-beer, all-wine, or a mixed alcohol itinerary. For almost the first seven years of our company history, we only acquired and utilized mid-size buses that have…

Meet The Team – Victoria

Don Littlefield • Staff

July 30, 2019

Meet Victoria, the Operations Coordinator for Team Brew Bus. She is the voice you often hear if you call our office, and the person behind the e-mails to our guests, staff, and partners. Learn about her very interesting background, and why she really enjoys being with us on the bus. Victoria joined the Brew Bus…

Tours for the Cruise Ship Visitor to Portland

All Inclusive • Cruise Ships Tours • Don Littlefield • Public Tours

July 29, 2019

There are 100 visits by cruise ships planned for Portland this year, bringing up to 150,000 new visitors to experience Portland for a handful of hours. We have designed several tour times that are perfect for these short-term visits, and now we have them matched up to each cruise ship visit through the rest of…

Join us this December for Insiders Experience: Iceland!

Don Littlefield • Group Trips

July 14, 2019

Introducing Suds and Shells – A Beer and Oyster Farm Tour!

Adventure Tours • Beer and Oysters

July 11, 2019

We’ve teamed up with Dirigo Marine Resources to create a brand new tour experience called Suds and Shells. Visit one of the most well-known breweries in the state and then learn about oyster farming direct from the founder. Pairing beer and oysters is a winning combination, let us show you why! Maine’s oysters are among…

New Dates For Our Curling and Brew Tours

Adventure Tours • Curling and Brew

July 8, 2019

We are pleased to announce brand new dates from August through next March for our popular Curling and Brew tour, conducted in partnership with the Pine Tree Curling Club. Our Curling and Brew tour first began in November 2017 as a special event during Portland Beer Week. We knew that curling was an easy-to-learn sport…

Maine Beer Tours | Sails and Ales Tour

Maine Beer Tours • Sails and Ales

July 1, 2019

Maine Beer Tours and Calendar Islands Sailing Company are pleased to bring you a new way to enjoy local craft beer, on the waters of Casco Bay with our Sails and Ales tour! Founded in 2015, Calendar Islands Sailing Company knows that a small group setting creates a more enjoyable on-the-water experience. And there is no better…

Take a Look at our Summer 2019 Tour Schedule

Don Littlefield • Public Tours

May 30, 2019

Once again, we have been hard at work updating our tour schedule for the summer and fall seasons here in Maine. But the effort has paid off, with up to 35 different tour itineraries available each week! Take a look at our new schedule which is now on sale through the end of October. When we…

7 Reasons To Take A Brew Bus Tour

All Inclusive • Don Littlefield • Public Tours

April 3, 2019

We know that our pricing may seem high to some people in order to visit the many breweries, wineries, and distilleries around the area. We hear the objections every day from people who are only looking at pricing instead of the full scope of what we are delivering. So what do you really get for…

Insider Experience: Ireland – Day Six Back to Dublin

Don Littlefield • Group Trips

March 24, 2019

Another night of fun in Cork City leads to the inevitable – the trip back to Dublin and the end of our Insider Experience: Ireland group trip. Along the way, we will visit two of the world-renowned Irish alcohol brands: Jameson Distillery and Guinness Brewery. There also is a very special surprise waiting in a…

Insider Experience: Ireland – Day Five to Cobh

Don Littlefield • Group Trips

March 22, 2019

The pace has slowed down just a little on our Insider Experience: Ireland group trip. There is a second night of lodging planned in Cork so that we can check out a small but important town, a medium-sized brewery, and have time to visit some of the pubs that might have been a little too busy the night…

Insider Experience: Ireland – Day Four to Cork

Don Littlefield • Group Trips

March 19, 2019

The very special day has arrived – it is now Saint Patrick’s Day in Ireland! While in Dingle we marched is the earliest parade in the country, and then once in Cork we attended one of the largest parades in Ireland. Here is the story from Day Four of the Insider Experience: Ireland group trip. We…

Insider Experience: Ireland – Day Three to Dingle

Don Littlefield • Group Trips

March 18, 2019

It’s time to hit the road once again and make our way down to the Dingle Peninsula. Along the way, we will visit the pubs of two different families that are connected to our trip, and get inspiration from locally-made gin, vodka, whiskey, and beer. Here is the report from Day Three of the Inside…

Insider Experience: Ireland – Day Two to Limerick

Don Littlefield • Group Trips

March 17, 2019

Setting out bright and early after our first day and night in Ireland, our group of Insider Experience: Ireland travelers headed out of Portlaoise and towards the west coast of the country. Here is the report about their incredible adventures along the way. A long night for some and an early rise for all really…

Insider Experience: Ireland – Day One from Dublin

Don Littlefield • Group Trips

March 16, 2019

A group of 23 travelers from all over the United States is in Ireland for the next week, checking out the craft beer scene in the country along with the amazing geographical sites and cultural moments. Here is the report from Day One of their adventures as they assemble in Dublin and make their way…

Sips and Sea Dogs Tour Dates for 2019 Season Now On Sale!

Don Littlefield • Sports Tours

February 15, 2019

It may still be winter, but it’s time to think about baseball again. Training camps have pitchers and catchers working out, and will soon be in full swing. With another Red Sox World Series victory last year, fans are really excited about the upcoming season. We’ve been working again with our friends at the Portland Sea Dogs, and…

2018 Year in Review – Marketing and Outreach

Business of Beer • Don Littlefield

February 6, 2019

We know that we can amaze and delight our guests once they are on the bus, but how do our guests first find out about us? Do they learn about us at an event, discover us when searching for things to do, or directly by word of mouth? Let’s take a look at our marketing…

2018 Year in Review – Guest Satisfaction

Business of Beer • Don Littlefield

February 5, 2019

Our guests love to talk about their experiences on our tours. They tell their friends, co-workers, and families. They rate us on public review sites and also tell us their thoughts in a private survey link. Let’s see how our tours performed last year. Note: This is the fourth post in a series looking back at…

2018 Year in Review – Partner Revenue

Business of Beer • Don Littlefield

February 4, 2019

Every tour that The Maine Brew Bus conducts generates serious revenue for many other small businesses in Maine. Today we will see how much money is distributed to our various partners as a result. Note: This is the third post in a series looking back at our tour operations during 2018. Click here to read…

2018 Year in Review – Tour Information

Business of Beer • Don Littlefield

February 2, 2019

The Maine Brew Bus conducted hundreds of different tours during 2018. Let’s see just how far we went and where we visited during the year. Note: This is the second in a series looking back at our tour operations during 2018. Click here to read the first post about Guest Composition.  One of the first…